POWERGRID Director Operations Conferred Prestigious IAM Global McKeown Award

Naveen Srivastava, Director (Operations), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSU under the Union Ministry of Power, has been conferred the prestigious IAM Global McKeown Award for Individual Achievement 2026 by the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), United Kingdom. The award was presented during the IAM Global Conference 2026, held in London, United Kingdom, on 17–18 June 2026. He was selected as the winner among the finalists from Turkey, Portugal, the UK, Dubai, and Qatar.

The IAM Global McKeown Award is among the highest international honours in the field of Asset Management and recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to advancing the profession globally. Shri Naveen Srivastava received the award for his leadership in strengthening POWERGRID's asset performance through the implementation of ISO 55001, digital initiatives, and globally benchmarked asset management systems.

During the conference, he delivered a technical presentation titled "Driving Asset Management and Digitalization in POWERGRID," highlighting the organization's implementation of ISO 55001, Asset Health Index, and Reliability-Centered Maintenance.

The conference witnessed participation from organizations representing more than 25 countries spanning Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. The recognition reflects POWERGRID's continued commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and the adoption of globally recognized asset management practices for strengthening India's power transmission network.